The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced restrictions on entry and exit at six metro stations from 6 am to 4 pm on Monday, October 12, citing security concerns.
The move comes as opposition parties plan to march to the Supreme Court over allegations of “vote chori”.
However, interchange facilities will continue to operate at all six stations. It urged commuters to remain patient, obey traffic rules, follow instructions from personnel deployed in the area and pay attention to diversion signs to minimise congestion. Motorists can also contact the Delhi Traffic Police for real-time traffic updates and assistance.
Meanwhile, the Delhi Traffic Police announced that traffic restrictions and diversions would be in place around ITO and nearby areas from 10 am to 2 pm on October 12 due to a planned demonstration at DDU Marg.
In a late-night post on X, the DMRC said entry and exit would be suspended at Patel Chowk, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat and Barakhamba Road stations during the specified hours. The DMRC said security agencies would assess the situation and issue further updates as necessary.
In a post on X, he alleged that young people who took part in a peaceful protest in Delhi on Saturday were assaulted by police personnel and BJP supporters. They intended to submit a memorandum detailing their concerns. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, who serve as the Leaders of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, respectively, had requested an appointment with Chief Justice of India Surya Kant between 4 pm and 5 pm on Monday. The Congress announced that its leaders would assemble at the Connaught Place–Barakhamba Road crossing at 1.30 pm to take part in the protest.
The protest, named “Chalo Delhi – March for Democracy”, is expected to demand Kumar’s resignation, the suspension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the reinstatement of the paper ballot system. Rahul Gandhi said the march would be attended by Opposition parties, youth groups, civil society organisations and others committed to democracy and the Constitution.
